ALGIERS - The Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport Saïd Sayoud on Wednesday evening, in Algiers, oversaw a ceremony marking the 64th anniversary of the founding of the Algerian Police.

The event was attended by the Director General of National Security, Ali Badaoui, several members of the Government, and advisers to the President of the Republic, as well as representatives of police forces from brotherly and friendly countries, led by Italy, guest of honour at the ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Sayoud said the commemoration constituted "a moment of loyalty and gratitude toward a national institution that has accompanied the process of building the Algerian state and shouldered responsibility for preserving the nation's security and safeguarding citizens' dignity."

He added that the coincidence of the occasion with the anniversary of independence and Youth Day gave it "special symbolism," reflecting the continuity of loyalty to the sacrifices of the martyrs and the pursuit of building "a strong Algeria capable of facing various challenges."

The minister voiced pride in the "qualitative transformation" achieved by the Algerian Police in recent years, noting it has "become a modern security body combining field experience, scientific training, and precise specialization, thanks to a strategic vision adopted by its leadership, the competence of its personnel, and the support provided by the state."

For his part, Director General of National Security Ali Badaoui stressed that the 64th anniversary served as an opportunity to recall the path taken by the institution since independence, "having started out with modest resources and national resolve drawn from the values of the Liberation Revolution, before developing into an institution of the Republic which, alongside the various security forces, carries out the tasks of maintaining public order and protecting people and property."

He emphasized that developing and modernizing the national security apparatus are among the top priorities of the country's high authorities, noting that this commitment has been reflected in the provision of the necessary human and material resources and the construction of new security facilities in line with urban expansion and the creation of new provinces.

Badaoui further underscored that the General Directorate of National Security has placed particular emphasis on developing the training system through the revision of curricula and programs and the upgrading of police academies.

He stressed that the directorate is continuing its digital transformation drive, relying on modern technologies and artificial intelligence, alongside expanding partnerships with Algerian universities to draw on national expertise and keep pace with scientific and technological developments.

The ceremony included a rank-promotion parade for officials who had been promoted, along with the honouring of several National Security personnel with the Medal of Courage, the honouring of retiring officials, athletes who distinguished themselves internationally, and children of National Security personnel who obtained the baccalaureate with distinction.

The program also included sports displays, technical and professional demonstrations, and simulation exercises of field interventions against crime, alongside an exhibition on digitalization within National Security.

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